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Using a production function, marginal productivity of farm inputs and benefit-cost analysis, we explore the economics of selected water control technologies. From the production function, all farm inputs, including irrigation water is found to have a significant and positive effect on yield. Marg...


Hagos, FitsumAwulachew, Seleshi BekeleErkossa, TekluYilma, Aster Denekew[Economics of selected water control technologies and their successful use: the case of Ethiopia]Economics of selected water control technologies and their successful use: the case of Ethiopia

With its an estimated human population of 85 million which increases annually at about 2.7 per cent, Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) only after Nigeria. Agriculture contributes about 45% and 85% to the GDP and the export earnings, respectively. However, ag...


Tilahun, H.Erkossa, TekluMichael, M.Hagos, FitsumAwulachew, Seleshi Bekele[Comparative performance of irrigated and rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia]Comparative performance of irrigated and rainfed agriculture in Ethiopia

This paper examines the economics of groundwater irrigation and its impact on livelihood of smallholder farmers in Eastern Ethiopia. The results indicate that groundwater technologies are financially viable at 8, 12.25 and 16.5 percent discount rates. The net present value of these technologies i...


Hagos, FitsumMamo, K.[Financial viability of groundwater irrigation and its impact on livelihoods of smallholder farmers: the case of eastern Ethiopia]Financial viability of groundwater irrigation and its impact on livelihoods of smallholder farmers: the case of eastern Ethiopia

Analysis of marketing performance of vegetable plays an important role in an ongoing or future market development plan. The study primarily examines market structure of major actors and assessing the market performance for key vegetable marketing actors and channels by quantifying costs and profi...


Hailegiorgis, D.S.Hagos, Fitsum[Structure and performance of vegetable marketing in East Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia]Structure and performance of vegetable marketing in East Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia

Agriculture is the mainstay of Ethiopia’s economy, contributing more than 40% to GDP and providing a livelihood to about 80% of the population. Agriculture is dominated by smallholders growing predominantly rainfed cereals, making economic performance dependent on rainfall availability. This stud...


Makombe, GodswillNamara, Regassa E.Awulachew, Seleshi BekeleHagos, FitsumKanjere, M.[An analysis of the productivity and technical efficiency of smallholder irrigation in Ethiopia]An analysis of the productivity and technical efficiency of smallholder irrigation in Ethiopia

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